In this May 17, 2015 file photo, authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. The family of a biker slain in a shootout outside the Waco restaurant has sued the restaurant's parent company alleging negligence, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Dallas County. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson, File) less

In this May 17, 2015 file photo, authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. The family of a biker slain in a shootout outside the Waco restaurant has sued ... more

Photo: Jerry Larson / Associated Press

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Jesus Delgado Rodriguez was among nine biker killed in Waco on May 17. Jesus Delgado Rodriguezâs family say he was not a violent man.

Jesus Delgado Rodriguez was among nine biker killed in Waco on May 17. Jesus Delgado Rodriguezâs family say he was not a violent man.

Photo: COURTESY PHOTO

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Danny "Diesel" Boyett and his wife, Nina, at a Cossacks Motorcycle Club gathering.

Danny "Diesel" Boyett and his wife, Nina, at a Cossacks Motorcycle Club gathering.

Photo: courtesy by the Boyett family / courtesy by the Boyett family

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Danny Boyett, a member of the Cossacks Motorcycle Club, is buried in the
West Brethren Church Cemetery, off FM 1858 in the town of West, Texas
(vicinity of Four Corners road.) Danny was shot in the back of the head, according to a medical examiner. His widow, Nina, wants to know who killed him and why. She said it is time for authorities to share what they know, so that she can have closure. less

Danny Boyett, a member of the Cossacks Motorcycle Club, is buried in the
West Brethren Church Cemetery, off FM 1858 in the town of West, Texas
(vicinity of Four Corners road.) Danny was shot in the back of ... more

Photo: Richard Hirst / Richard Hirst

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Booking images provided by the McLennan County Sheriff's Department of men arrested and charged with crimes stemming from a large shootout and fight between biker gangs outside the Twin Peaks bar and restaurant in Waco, Texas on May 17, 2015. Authorities have released mug shots of at least 51 of those arrested in the brawl-turned-shootout, and said that they were still not sure how many of the dead were killed by officers. (McLennan County Sheriff's Department via The New York Times) -- EDITORIAL USE ONLY. less

Booking images provided by the McLennan County Sheriff's Department of men arrested and charged with crimes stemming from a large shootout and fight between biker gangs outside the Twin Peaks bar and ... more

Photo: MCLENNAN COUNTY SHERIFF\'S DEPT. / New York Times

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Sgt. Patrick Swanton, a spokesman for the Waco Police Department, speaks at a news conference the day after a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs broke our in front of Twin Peaks in Waco, Texas, May 18, 2015. Swanton said police charged about 170 people on Monday in the shootout that left at least nine bikers dead and 18 others wounded. (Ilana Panich-Linsman/The New York Times) less

Sgt. Patrick Swanton, a spokesman for the Waco Police Department, speaks at a news conference the day after a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs broke our in front of Twin Peaks in Waco, Texas, May 18, ... more

Houston lawyer Paul Looney during a hearing Monday at the courthouse in Waco, where he represents a Brenham couple charged for their alleged role in a biker melee in May. (Dane Schiller)

Houston lawyer Paul Looney during a hearing Monday at the courthouse in Waco, where he represents a Brenham couple charged for their alleged role in a biker melee in May. (Dane Schiller)

Photo: Dane Schiller

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Jorge "Bubba" Salinas when he was in the Marines. Salinas served two tours in Afghanistan before being honorably discharged in 2013. He spent 40 days in jail over the Waco Twin Peaks biker incident before being released Thursday. less

Jorge "Bubba" Salinas when he was in the Marines. Salinas served two tours in Afghanistan before being honorably discharged in 2013. He spent 40 days in jail over the Waco Twin Peaks biker incident before ... more

Jorge Salinas moments after leaving a jail in Waco where he spent 40 days since being arrested following the Twin Peaks biker melee. Jorge is hugging his mother.

Jorge Salinas moments after leaving a jail in Waco where he spent 40 days since being arrested following the Twin Peaks biker melee. Jorge is hugging his mother.

Photo: Dane Shiller / Jorge Salinas

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Matthew Clendennen, one of nearly 180 bikers jailed after a deadly shootout in Waco, Texas, in Dallas, June 9, 2015. Clendennen, a landscape business owner who had no criminal record, is one of many arrested who feel the justice system failed them. "Because I was wearing a certain color vest, automatically in their eyes I was guilty," said Clendennen. "So much for innocent until proven guilty." (Cooper Neill/The New York Times) less

Matthew Clendennen, one of nearly 180 bikers jailed after a deadly shootout in Waco, Texas, in Dallas, June 9, 2015. Clendennen, a landscape business owner who had no criminal record, is one of many arrested ... more

Photo: COOPER NEILL / New York Times

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FILE - In this May 17, 2015 file photo, authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant, in Waco, Texas. Bikers and public watchdogs have criticized authorities here for how theyve handled the shooting investigation, citing the mass arrests of more than 170 people held for days or weeks on $1 million bonds without sufficient evidence to support those arrests four months after the shootings. No formal charges have been made, and it remains unclear whose bullets, including police bullets, struck the dead and injured, or when cases will be presented to a grand jury, which is currently led by a Waco police detective. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson, File) less

FILE - In this May 17, 2015 file photo, authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant, in Waco, Texas. Bikers and public watchdogs have criticized authorities here for how ... more

Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had gathered for a meeting. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson) less

Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had ... more

Photo: Jerry Larson / AP

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Bikers gather in front of the Sam's club parking lot for a prayer before riding as a group in an "All for 1" rally throughout Waco, Texas, Sunday, June 7, 2015. Organizers, who have called the event a peaceful, silent protest, will gather in front of the McLennan County Courthouse to protest what they say is the violation of rights of many bikers who were arrested at Twin Peaks just for being at the scene of the crime. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP) less

Bikers gather in front of the Sam's club parking lot for a prayer before riding as a group in an "All for 1" rally throughout Waco, Texas, Sunday, June 7, 2015. Organizers, who have called the event a ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / Associated Press

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Waco police chief Brent Strohman leaves a news conference on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Waco, Texas. Only three of the nearly two dozen officers outside the Twin Peaks restaurant fired their weapons, shooting a total of 12 bullets, after gunfire erupted following a dispute between two rival biker gangs, according to Stroman and statements released by his office. The officers were staged outside the restaurant on May 17, in anticipation of a large meeting of biker groups. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP) less

Waco police chief Brent Strohman leaves a news conference on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Waco, Texas. Only three of the nearly two dozen officers outside the Twin Peaks restaurant fired their weapons, shooting a ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / Associated Press

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Adam Valdez age 66, of Yoakum, Texas, arrives for the "All for 1" rally at the McLennan County courthouse parking lot in Waco, Texas, Sunday, June 7, 2015. Organizers, who have called the event a peaceful, silent protest, gathered in front of the courthouse to protest what they say is the violation of rights of many bikers who were arrested at Twin Peaks just for being at the scene of the crime. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP) less

Adam Valdez age 66, of Yoakum, Texas, arrives for the "All for 1" rally at the McLennan County courthouse parking lot in Waco, Texas, Sunday, June 7, 2015. Organizers, who have called the event a peaceful, ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / Associated Press

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FILE - In this May 17, 2015, file photo, authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. A grand jury on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, returned indictments for engaging in organized criminal activity against 106 of the 177 bikers arrested following the deadly shootout, the McLennan County district attorney said. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson, File) less

FILE - In this May 17, 2015, file photo, authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. A grand jury on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, returned indictments for engaging ... more

Photo: Jerry Larson / Associated Press

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FILE - In this May 17, 2015 file photo, a McLennan County deputy stands guard near a group of bikers in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. The prevailing images of protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri, over police killings of black men were of police in riot gear, handcuffed protesters, tear gas and mass arrests. The main images of a fatal gun battle between armed bikers and police in Waco, Texas, also showed mass arrests _ carried out by nonchalant-looking officers sitting around calm bikers on cell phones. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP) less

FILE - In this May 17, 2015 file photo, a McLennan County deputy stands guard near a group of bikers in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. The prevailing images of protests in ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / Associated Press

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Bikers wait on a hill near the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Waco Police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were "multiple victims" after gunfire erupted between rival biker gangs at the restaurant. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP) less

Bikers wait on a hill near the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Waco Police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were "multiple victims" after gunfire erupted ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / AP

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Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had gathered for a meeting. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson) less

Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had ... more

Photo: Jerry Larson / AP

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Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had gathered for a meeting. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson) less

Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had ... more

Photo: Jerry Larson / AP

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People at the Central Texas MarketPlace watch a crime scene near the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Waco Police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were "multiple victims" after gunfire erupted between rival biker gangs at the restaurant. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP) less

People at the Central Texas MarketPlace watch a crime scene near the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Waco Police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / AP

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People stand as officers investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had gathered for a meeting. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson) less

People stand as officers investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs ... more

Law enforcement officers talk to a man near the parking lot of a Twin Peaks Restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas, after a shooting involving rival biker gangs. Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were Òmultiple victimsÓ after gunfire erupted between the gang members. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP) less

Law enforcement officers talk to a man near the parking lot of a Twin Peaks Restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas, after a shooting involving rival biker gangs. Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte / AP

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A McLennan County deputy stands guard near a group of bikers in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Waco Police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were "multiple victims" after gunfire erupted between rival biker gangs at the restaurant. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP) less

A McLennan County deputy stands guard near a group of bikers in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Waco Police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton told KWTX-TV there were ... more

A Houston lawyer, representing a biker charged in the Twin Peaks clash, traveled to Waco Monday with a bold offer that might be too intriguing for a judge not to indulge him.

The plan, described in a motion filed in McLennan County, stands to save the 105 other defendants as well as prosecutors, police, and dozens of other lawyers and courthouse personnel from a massive, expensive legal boondoggle.

As lawyer Paul Looney sees it, there is no way the county can handle the cost, time and logistics of prosecuting 106, and maybe more bikers, especially if most of them refuse plea agreements and demand trials.

Even if the county held a trial a week _ week in and week out without a break _ it would be about two years before all would be resolved, he said.

Instead, Looney holds out his client, who he said is ready to stand trial immediately without a change of venue or any more evidence, and serve as a test case for everyone on all sides of a melee that left nine people dead and at least 18 wounded.

Depending on what happens to his client, Cody Ledbetter, an army of bikers are going to quickly waive their rights to a trial and beg for plea agreements, or prosecutors are going to have to start dismissing charges, he said.

Houston lawyer Paul Looney during a recent hearing at the courthouse in Waco. (Dane Schiller)

“I am ready today,” Looney said by phone from Waco, after he walked the motion into the courthouse and filed it at the clerk’s office. “One trial can resolve all the chaos or at least most of it,” he continued. The motion is filed below.

“This case and numerous associated cases, present a potential quagmire for the defense bar, the prosecution, the bench and the tax payers of McLennan County,” states, which is before 19th State District Court Judge Ralph Strother.

“At least 106 cases have been indicted on the identical novel legal theory,” it continues,” that the defendants, by arriving at Twin Peaks for a bike-club informational meeting wearing motorcycle jackets bearing either the insignia of the Cossack or Bandido Motorcycle Clubs, were making a “show of force” for a “criminal street gang,” and therefore were guilty of participating in organized criminal activity.”

UPDATE: McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna said he would not comment on the motion.

Looney and other defense lawyers have argued that the overwhelming majority of the bikers committed no crime and that they are members of motorcycle clubs, not criminal street gangs.

The thinking, Looney said, is that if the judge agrees that the bikers did not break the law just by showing up at Twin Peaks, then the case for most if not all the bikers stops right there and everyone goes home.

And if the judge feels that the bikers did in fact break the law by showing up, then his finding could be challenged at an appellate court, and set a precedent for everyone else.

Looney contends that the court almost has no choice but consider the option of a test case.

Most of the defendants will need to be tried independently, he said and many will seek changes of venue over publicity in the case.

Given that the prosecution’s legal theory has not yet been tested in Texas, it would “conceivably be malpractice” for an attorney to recommend a plea over what may turn out to be legally insufficient evidence and a flawed theory of the crime, he said.

“The primary issues in this case are legal ones; there are few disputed facts,” Looney said.

Although authorities have not yet revealed how many of the dead or wounded were shot by police or bikers, Looney notes that so far none one is charged specifically with shooting, stabbing or harming anyone else.

The way matters stand now, Looney said the majority of bikers – most of whom have no prior criminal records – will seek trials to clear their names.

Looney said his client wants the case resolved as soon as possible, so he and his family can get on with their lives one way or another.

“My client’s life is being slowly and systematically destroyed,” he said. “The weight is just as destructive as a conviction would be,” Looney continued. “He can’t plan his life; the stress with his wife is through the roof,” he said. “He is ready for closure.”

Veteran defense lawyer and former prosecutor Rusty Hardin has said that from what he has seen of the case, there is no way prosecutors will be able to convict everyone.

“It is going to be nearly impossible for them to sustain convictions on appeal; they just aren’t going to have sufficient evidence,” Hardin, who does not have a client among the bikers, told the Houston Chronicle recently.

“They are going to have a hell of a time convincing a jury or appellate court that everybody who rode a motorcycle there that day was engaged in organized crime,” he said. “The last time I checked, driving a motorcycle was not a crime.”